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Participation in ward activities and regular ward rounds with the appropriate Consultant.
Barts Bone & Joint HealthBarts Health NHS Trust
This is a 1 year rotational post within the Orthopaedic Network across Barts Health with a minimum 6 months across The Royal London Hospital (RLH) and Newham University Hospital (NUH), and a minimum 6 months at Whipps Cross Hospital (WCH).
This unique opportunity offers exposure to the major trauma service, including complex adult and paediatric trauma, as well as the busy fragility fracture service, with exposure to large volumes of hip fractures. This role is designed to support those looking to progress to higher surgical training programmes in Trauma & Orthopaedics.
The Royal London is one of Europe's busiest trauma centres. For high-energy trauma, we treat the most severely injured patients (ISS 15+) of any hospital in the UK. The range and breadth of experience gained working in this environment is unrivalled across the capital and the country.
Newham University Hospital (NUH) is home to Barts Health Orthopaedic Centre (BHOC) for elective care with 4 orthopaedic theatres, inpatient and day case wards. It is also a district general hospital which includes orthopaedic on-call.
Whipps Cross Hospital is the specialist Fragility Fracture Service at Bart's Health and a busy district general hospital.
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Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment'
Main duties of the job
- Contribution to emergency orthopaedic and trauma 'on call' service. You will liaise and work with the registrar on-call to clerk, admit patients from A& E, and take referrals from GP's. Attendance at trauma calls. You will have support and supervision from the on-call Registrar and the on-call Consultant.
- On-calls will be both day shifts from 8am to 8.30pm and night shifts from 8pm to 9am. This system is European Working Time Directive compliant.
- Continuous care of orthopaedic in-patients. The post holder must work flexibly with your colleagues and share the workload. This includes cross covering for colleagues who are on nights, zero hour days or on leave.
- Participation in ward activities and regular ward rounds with the appropriate Consultant. It is expected that the post holder will attend the elective out patient clinics, fracture clinics and theatre session whenever possible and training days are included in the rota for this activity to be supernumerary and protected.
- All SHO's at RLH are expected to attend daily trauma meeting at 8 am this is an interactive meeting and an informal teaching opportunity. SHOs are expected to be to fully informed about patients that they have seen and assessed whilst on call.
About Us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The full job description and the person specification provide an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, outlining the qualification, skills, experience, and knowledge required. Please view the attachment below.
Person Specification
Academic Achievements, Research / Publications
Essential
- Demonstrates a keen interest in academia including engaging in research across the trust.
Desirable
- Interest in research and peer review publication
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice
Knowledge
Essential
- Adequate progression of training
Desirable
- Previous Orthopaedic experience at SHO level
Clinical Expertise in Specialty / Sub-Speciality
Essential
- Ability to assess acute medical problems with minimal supervision
- To be familiar with the NHS and workings of a UK hospital
Training Expected
Essential
- Completion of appropriate training for current level.
Desirable
- ATLS / CCrisp / BSS desirable
Essential
Management / Audit Experience
- Has shown engagement in all aspects of clinical governance including audit and risk management
Essential
Personal Skills
- Punctual, reliable, competent with the independent management of basic medical and surgical problems
Barts Bone & Joint Health
Barts Health NHS Trust
This is a 1 year rotational post within the Orthopaedic Network across Barts Health with a minimum 6 months across The Royal London Hospital (RLH) and Newham University Hospital (NUH), and a minimum 6 months at Whipps Cross Hospital (WCH).
This unique opportunity offers exposure to the major trauma service, including complex adult and paediatric trauma, as well as the busy fragility fracture service, with exposure to large volumes of hip fractures. This role is designed to support those looking to progress to higher surgical training programmes in Trauma & Orthopaedics.
The Royal London is one of Europe's busiest trauma centres. For high-energy trauma, we treat the most severely injured patients (ISS 15+) of any hospital in the UK. The range and breadth of experience gained working in this environment is unrivalled across the capital and the country.
Newham University Hospital (NUH) is home to Barts Health Orthopaedic Centre (BHOC) for elective care with 4 orthopaedic theatres, inpatient and day case wards. It is also a district general hospital which includes orthopaedic on-call.
Whipps Cross Hospital is the specialist Fragility Fracture Service at Bart's Health and a busy district general hospital.
'
Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment'
Main duties of the job
About Us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The full job description and the person specification provide an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, outlining the qualification, skills, experience, and knowledge required. Please view the attachment below.
Person Specification
Academic Achievements, Research / Publications
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Clinical Expertise in Specialty / Sub-Speciality
Essential
Training Expected
Essential
Desirable
Essential
Management / Audit Experience
Essential
Personal Skills
Barts Health NHS Trust
This is a 1 year rotational post within the Orthopaedic Network across Barts Health with a minimum 6 months across The Royal London Hospital (RLH) and Newham University Hospital (NUH), and a minimum 6 months at Whipps Cross Hospital (WCH).
This unique opportunity offers exposure to the major trauma service, including complex adult and paediatric trauma, as well as the busy fragility fracture service, with exposure to large volumes of hip fractures. This role is designed to support those looking to progress to higher surgical training programmes in Trauma & Orthopaedics.
The Royal London is one of Europe's busiest trauma centres. For high-energy trauma, we treat the most severely injured patients (ISS 15+) of any hospital in the UK. The range and breadth of experience gained working in this environment is unrivalled across the capital and the country.
Newham University Hospital (NUH) is home to Barts Health Orthopaedic Centre (BHOC) for elective care with 4 orthopaedic theatres, inpatient and day case wards. It is also a district general hospital which includes orthopaedic on-call.
Whipps Cross Hospital is the specialist Fragility Fracture Service at Bart's Health and a busy district general hospital.
'
Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment'
Main duties of the job
- Contribution to emergency orthopaedic and trauma 'on call' service. You will liaise and work with the registrar on-call to clerk, admit patients from A& E, and take referrals from GP's. Attendance at trauma calls. You will have support and supervision from the on-call Registrar and the on-call Consultant.
- On-calls will be both day shifts from 8am to 8.30pm and night shifts from 8pm to 9am. This system is European Working Time Directive compliant.
- Continuous care of orthopaedic in-patients. The post holder must work flexibly with your colleagues and share the workload. This includes cross covering for colleagues who are on nights, zero hour days or on leave.
- Participation in ward activities and regular ward rounds with the appropriate Consultant. It is expected that the post holder will attend the elective out patient clinics, fracture clinics and theatre session whenever possible and training days are included in the rota for this activity to be supernumerary and protected.
- All SHO's at RLH are expected to attend daily trauma meeting at 8 am this is an interactive meeting and an informal teaching opportunity. SHOs are expected to be to fully informed about patients that they have seen and assessed whilst on call.
About Us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The full job description and the person specification provide an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, outlining the qualification, skills, experience, and knowledge required. Please view the attachment below.
Person Specification
Academic Achievements, Research / Publications
Essential
- Demonstrates a keen interest in academia including engaging in research across the trust.
Desirable
- Interest in research and peer review publication
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice
Knowledge
Essential
- Adequate progression of training
Desirable
- Previous Orthopaedic experience at SHO level
Clinical Expertise in Specialty / Sub-Speciality
Essential
- Ability to assess acute medical problems with minimal supervision
- To be familiar with the NHS and workings of a UK hospital
Training Expected
Essential
- Completion of appropriate training for current level.
Desirable
- ATLS / CCrisp / BSS desirable
Essential
Management / Audit Experience
- Has shown engagement in all aspects of clinical governance including audit and risk management
Essential
Personal Skills
- Punctual, reliable, competent with the independent management of basic medical and surgical problems
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